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AC52 ELS

2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,243 mi
Last recorded105,243 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle74,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 ELS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,243 miles

Nearside Front top mount has play

Offside Front top mount has play

Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,850 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 95,575 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 95,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread an worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads getting thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded (outer skin)

Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,190 miles

back box deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 64,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,765 miles

3xchild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,082 miles

3 x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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AC52 ELS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 74,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC52 ELS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC52 ELS registered?

AC52 ELS is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AC52 ELS safe to buy?

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